Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable

Position Title: Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable

Overview:

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Controller, this position manages all aspects of the University’s bi-weekly Payroll and the weekly Accounts Payable processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Payroll Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects and verify the accuracy of the University’s bi-weekly payroll process.
Enter payroll deductions for new employees and ongoing changes for existing employees.
Create new jobs for all non-student employees.
Verify gross to net calculations with each payroll.
Responsible for the electronic transmission of payroll direct deposit data and Federal and State Tax payments.
Manage the Flexible Spending Accounts and reconcile various insurance deductions.
Reconcile and prepare the Federal and State governmental reports.
Oversee all aspects for the student payroll process.
Maintain the NYS Unemployment files.
Works closely with the Human Resources Department to ensure efficient processing of payroll.

Accounts Payable Responsibilities:

Ensures and verifies the accuracy of payments produced from an Accounts Payable run.
Oversees the completion of all data input.
Annually reconcile and prepare the Federal 1099 forms.
Verify daily that the Open invoices amount equals the AP control account.

Other Responsibilities:

Responds to inquiries from employees, department managers, Vice Presidents, and vendors.
Troubleshoot various Banner issues that may arise.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Controller or the VP of Finance and Administration.

Education / Experience:

BS degree in Accounting or Business preferred. 2-3 years minimum directly related experience in Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payable. Requires strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be Customer Service Focused.

Supervision of Employees:

Yes: Payroll Assistant and Accounts Payable Coordinators

Job Type: Full-time

Work Hours: 35 hours week, 12 months

Minimum Number of References Requested: 2

EEO Statement: It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment.

FLSA: Exempt

Salary / Hourly Range: $90,165.00 - $106,000.00 per year

Posting Number: S00638P

Desired Start Date: 11/01/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

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